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The Concept and Physiological Characteristics of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Concept and Physiological Characteristics of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

（一）The Concept of the Eight Extraordinary MeridiansThe Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the eight meridians outside of the twelve primary meridians, including Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Governing Meridian), Chong Mai (Penetrating Meridian), Dai Mai (Belt Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Meridian), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Meridian), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking … Read more

The 12 Meridians: The Body’s Natural Pharmacy for All Illnesses

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The 12 Meridians: The Body's Natural Pharmacy for All Illnesses

【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The voice is synthesized by software; please forgive any poor experience. Many beginners report that the study of meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is quite difficult to understand. The meridians are the body’s natural … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture: The Pathway Distribution of the Twelve Meridians on the Body Surface

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture: The Pathway Distribution of the Twelve Meridians on the Body Surface

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is the main body of the meridian system, characterized by the connection between the exterior and interior meridians, and their association with corresponding organs. It includes the three yin meridians of the hand (Taiyin Lung Meridian, Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Shaoyin Heart Meridian), the three yang meridians of the hand (Yangming Large … Read more

Chapter 5: Meridians and Collaterals – The Twelve Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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Chapter 5: Meridians and Collaterals - The Twelve Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Meridians

Chapter 5: Meridians The theory of meridians studies the composition, distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes of the human meridian system, and its relationship with the organs, qi, and blood. It is an important part of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the theoretical core of acupuncture and tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage). The … Read more

The Integration of the Twelve Meridians and the Twelve Earthly Branches Memory Method

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The Integration of the Twelve Meridians and the Twelve Earthly Branches Memory Method

The flow sequence of the twelve meridians starts from the Middle Jiao, beginning with the Lung (Shou Taiyin Fei) and ending with the Liver (Gan), then returning from the Liver to the Lung, thus circulating continuously, as indicated by the arrows below: Starting from the Middle Jiao, from the Hand Taiyin Lung (Yin) → Hand … Read more

The Pathways of the Twelve Meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels

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The Pathways of the Twelve Meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels

　 Pathways: 　The pathways of the twelve meridians follow certain rules.The three Yin meridians of the hand all originate from the chest, traveling from the chest to the hands, where they intersect with their corresponding Yang meridians at the fingertips;The three Yang meridians of the hand all start from the fingertips, traveling from the hands … Read more

The Twelve Meridians of the Human Body

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The Twelve Meridians of the Human Body

The Shí’èr jīngmài (Twelve Meridians) are the main content of the meridian theory.“The Twelve Meridians are internally connected to the fǔzàng (organs) and externally linked to the limbs and joints,” which summarizes the distribution characteristics of the Twelve Meridians:Internally, they are affiliated with the zàngfǔ (organs);Externally, they are distributed throughout the body.Moreover, because the meridians … Read more

Detailed Explanation of the Twelve Meridians in the Human Body

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Detailed Explanation of the Twelve Meridians in the Human Body

When it comes to meridians, many people have seen them in television shows or martial arts novels, such as the Ren and Du meridians, the smoke rising from the head during practice, the Qi sinking to the Dantian, and the crying and laughing acupoints. These concepts are familiar to many. In fact, many martial arts … Read more

Introduction to Meridians

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Introduction to Meridians

Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the pathways through which Qi (vital energy) and blood circulate within the human body. Meridians can be divided into two categories: the regular meridians and the extraordinary meridians. There are twelve regular meridians, which include the three Yin meridians and three Yang meridians of the hands and … Read more

The Twelve Meridians and Their Corresponding Times: The Human Body’s Natural Pharmacy Worth Millions

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The Twelve Meridians and Their Corresponding Times: The Human Body's Natural Pharmacy Worth Millions

The meridians are the natural pharmacy of the human body, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the twelve meridians. This is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over three hundred acupuncture points on the twelve meridians, and it … Read more